Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged in Service)

Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged in Service) is a volunteer program where teens make crafts with children at libraries, lead games at seasonal holiday events, and take part in craft nights and Lego club. Participants also create favors for Meals on Wheels, play Bingo at nursing homes, and help with family holiday events. The program includes cooking meals for families staying at the Grace Guest House and taking part in clean up with Adopt A Highway.

• Ages: 11–18 years old

Cheektowaga Y.E.S. is a volunteer program for youth in grades 6–12. Teens participate in an assortment of community activities and can receive community service hours required for graduation. Middle and high school students are required to attend an orientation program before volunteering for activities, and after orientation they can pick and choose which events to sign up for each month. Each event is led by an adult event supervisor who guides the volunteers and makes sure each activity runs smoothly. Throughout the year, the program offers various training workshops and seminars as well as social events, and it provides an opportunity to discuss teen issues and build friendships. The program coordinator is Alicia S. Hark. Volunteers help children through activities such as craft nights and Lego club, help elderly individuals by providing companionship, creating favors for Meals on Wheels, and playing Bingo at nursing homes, and give back to the community through family holiday events, cooking meals for families staying at the Grace Guest House, and clean up with Adopt A Highway.

Last updated May 28, 2026.